USA · BOSTON TOURS
The Freedom Trail is a red line in the pavement and free to follow, so the money buys a guide, a duck boat or a harbour. These 15 compare all three on price, length and how much walking is involved.
Ride Boston by restored WWII duck boat, see top landmarks, then splash into the Charles River for skyline views in 80 lively minutes.
“Mike was our narrator and he was fantastic! Not only was he full of fun facts but he has us laughing the whole time! Would highly recommend!”
Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail with a historian guide, see all 16 official sites, and follow the story of the Revolution in a small group.
“Our travel guide Alejandro was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his depiction of each historical destination. He was sympathetic to the frigid cold temperatures and we had warm-up breaks, which were appreciated. His overall presentation was educational and informative to even the Boston resident!”
See Boston’s top sights from a narrated trolley, with 13 stops, two loops, flexible hop-on access, and heated shelter in cold weather.
“Some of the trips were good. Silly you need to hop on and off three different busses which doesn’t make sense and you have to wait and guess times on the next ones.”
Boston whale watching with New England Aquarium naturalists, open-air decks, indoor seating, and strong chances to see humpbacks, fin whales, and dolphins.
“We were very lucky to have a fine day for this activity and although I do suffer from motion sickness I felt absolutely fine for the whole trip. We were given an interesting dialogue on the way out to the whale watching area and it was wonderful to manage to see three magnificent whales.”
Review of Gloucester’s 4-hour Cape Ann whale watch, with a fast catamaran, naturalist guides, Stellwagen Bank, pricing, and practical tips.
“Well run, great focus on safety. Parking onsite made things very easy. Excellent job by the crew finding a variety of whales to see.”
See Boston by road and river on an 80-minute WWII-style Duck Tour with lively guides, major sights, Charles River views, and optional audio.
“I enjoyed the guide, Matt. Quite a witty fellow! The day was sunny and perfect for a tour. We had great views and the whole experience was great. Nothing to suggest.”
Walk Harvard Yard with a current student, see John Harvard and Widener Library, and get a lively look at campus life for $22.
“We decided to book the 3 pm tour because the Harvard info session from 2-3 pm didn’t include a campus tour. We are only in town for a few days and I wanted us to still be able to get a guided campus tour. Our tour guide, Cameron, is a junior at Harvard. He was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable.”
See Harvard through a current student’s eyes on a 70-minute Cambridge walk covering Harvard Yard, the Square, John Harvard, and Memorial Hall.
“Great way to wander around campus and get a perspective of actual life as a Harvard student. Our guide Lenny was fun, engaging and made it a great time!”
Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, with ferry views, free island time, an optional narrated tour, and practical booking tips.
“If I had the option I would give 3 1/2 stars. It is a FULL DAY TOUR! 2 1/2 hours to the ferry and same time getting back from the ferry is the worse part, but not horrible. Once on the ferry and getting to the island is enjoyable and scenic. We opted for the guided tour and Tom was an encyclopedia of the history and culture of the island. Tour is a thorough view of basically the entire island and towns. Not a lot of WOW moments but a few interesting facts and some nice views.”
Review of Boston’s high-speed whale watch to Stellwagen Bank, with practical advice on sightings, sea conditions, guides, price, and what to bring.
“Was cold and windy on the water, definitely bring a jacket. Thought it was going to be disappointing after 3 hours passed without seeing anything. Luckily we found 2 humpbacks together and saw some incredible things. Full breach, flipper slapping, and general swimming about. Ended up being an absolute stunner of a day.”
Tour Fenway Park’s Green Monster, roof deck, memorabilia museum, and Red Sox history in a lively one-hour guided visit.
“Fantastic experience, large group, toured the entire stadium from one side to the other, guide was great!”
See Boston’s historic core by narrated trolley with hop-on flexibility, GPS walking tours, live tracking, and useful discounts.
“Learned so much about Boston history. Our driver, Jesse, was a 10 plus. He made the tour so enjoyable.”
Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide, from the State House and Granary Burying Ground to Faneuil Hall and Paul Revere Mall.
“Tour Guide was Jeremiah Poope. Highly recommend. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He stated he’s been doing this for 20 years and he has it down. He made history fun and funny. We took the half tour which was perfect as it started to get cold in the Nov afternoon.”
Relive the Boston Tea Party aboard replica ships, toss tea into the harbor, meet costumed guides, and see a surviving tea chest.
“Great interactive experience. The actors were top notch. Fun for the kids. I would say it’s a must do but if you have time and want the kids to learn about history, I would recommend.”
Boston’s Ghosts and Gravestones trolley tour mixes dark history, costumed storytelling, and nighttime walks through two historic burying grounds.
“great tour! we went for the spooky vibes since it was around halloween and they definitely delivered, but it was also an interesting and engaging way to learn about local Boston history. definitely gained some stories I’ll be sharing with friends! our guide was Petunia Pickman and she was AMAZING. very engaging and a great orator, and had really interesting insights on the stories she told. great experience, definitely recommend to anyone visiting Boston or locals wanting a fun and educational way to kill two hours”
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